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Reload the system with a disk,
You may have corrupted some files or your hard drive may have some errors, so installing it may work temporarily.
Look on the bottom of your laptop, look for a Windows COA
it will tell you your windows version e.g. Vista / 7
Maybe someone you know will have the correct disk to reinstall the system

Try cleaning the CD with dish soap and water, u may have a dirty disk, be careful (don't scratch it). Try using a different XP install disk from someone you know, just use your product key instead of theirs when it asks for it. Your install disk is failing.

Yes, you can click that Microsoft pop-up, and it will lead you through their "key-changer" software -- when requested, enter the 25-character key on the Microsoft decal on the bottom of the laptop, to "get valid".

Or, contact HP and order a set of "system restore" CD/DVD disks for your specific model -- about $20 for the disks, and $20 for shipping -- and reinstall Windows.

Or, some computers have a built-in "System Restore" partition that is "hidden" on the disk-drive. Backup your data files, and then reinstall from the files in that partition.

it seems that your hard disk is not getting in to Operating System. All you need is to check your drive thoroughly and reinstall OS....reason could be any thing, may be some virus has deleted system files or your drive may have develop some bad sector...

You are missing boot file for windows to start. If you have a recovery disk, insert it and follow the on screen instructions. If you do not have the reocovery disk, you may need to reinstall windows or contact someone who can reinstall the boot files for you.

try disk checking utility and check for Temp files try cleaning them or Google CCCleaner download it its free and try to find the files that are taking space delete them , other wise go to control panel in system see how much system restore has reserved on hard disk for itself try redusing the percentage , Defragment ur hard disk using Xp disk checking utility lemme know abt it